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rebel

/ˈɹɛb.əl/noun, verb2 syllables

Rebel means: ‘Johnny’ was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; ‘greyback’ derived from their grey Confederate uniforms.

Synonyms for rebel15

noun, as in ‘Johnny’ was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; ‘greyback’ derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

Reb, Johnny Reb, Johnny, greyback

noun, as in a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

insurgent, insurrectionist, freedom fighter

noun, as in someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

maverick

verb, as in take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

arise, rise, rise up

verb, as in break with established customs

renegade

also used for rebel

malcontent, Confederate, defy

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What does rebel mean?5

noun

1

‘Johnny’ was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; ‘greyback’ derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

2

a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

3

someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

verb

1

take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

2

break with established customs

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with rebel?2

two syllables

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Rebel in a sentence

  • Seems we've got a rebel in our midst, eh?Ooneykcall
  • You're a bit of a rebel, aren't you?CK
  • The army responded in kind, bombarding every single rebel stronghold.Amastan
  • The notorious rebel was ultimately captured and confined to jail.AlanF_US
  • The rebel was ultimately captured and confined to jail.CM
  • It is quite natural for young people to rebel against their parents.AlanF_US
  • The rebel was ultimately captured and confined to prison.unknown
  • The rebel concealed his ambition to destroy the regime.unknown

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Forms of rebel

as a noun

plural
rebels

as a verb

past tense
rebelled
present participle
rebelling
third-person singular
rebels
past participle
rebelled